CVE-2018-13382

Known Exploited

Description

An Improper Authorization vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 6.0.0 to 6.0.4, 5.6.0 to 5.6.8 and 5.4.1 to 5.4.10 and FortiProxy 2.0.0, 1.2.0 to 1.2.8, 1.1.0 to 1.1.6, 1.0.0 to 1.0.7 under SSL VPN web portal allows an unauthenticated attacker to modify the password of an SSL VPN web portal user via specially crafted HTTP requests

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 86.46% Top 5%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet Fortinet FortiOS, FortiProxy
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-18-389 vendor advisory
https://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-231 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-13382?
CVE-2018-13382 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-13382?
To fix CVE-2018-13382, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-13382 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2018-13382 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~86% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-13382?
CVE-2018-13382 affects Fortinet Fortinet FortiOS, FortiProxy.
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